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Media Releases

| Events

As part of the UPEI Department of Religious Studies’ Theology on Tap series, Dr. Doug Al-Maini, associate professor of philosophy, St. Francis Xavier University, will give a talk titled “Greek Mysticism Leading into the Christian Era” on March 12 at 7 pm.

| University

The University of Prince Edward Island is mourning the passing of Dr. Margaret Munro, UPEI Founder and Founding Dean of the UPEI School of Nursing, now the UPEI Faculty of Nursing, on February 25, 2026.

| People

Tim Walker, Vice-President, Administration and Finance (VPAF) at UPEI, has been recognized as a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (CPA NB). The award was presented to him at a special event held on February 21, 2026, in Moncton, New Brunswick.

| Students

Luciana Quiroa Paredes, a student at the University of Prince Edward Island, has earned a McCall MacBain Regional Award. This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.

| Events

The UPEI Relay for Life is a student-led initiative dedicated to supporting the Canadian Cancer Society. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, and committee members are asking for campus and community support.

| Athletics

The University of Prince Edward Island extends heartfelt congratulations to alumnus and former varsity athlete Brett Gallant who captured a gold medal in men’s curling for Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on February 21. 

| Special Event

UPEI will celebrate the 2025 Founders—Dr. Debbie MacLellan, Donna Barnes, and Dr. Gerald Johnson—at a recognition ceremony on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

| Athletics

The UPEI Hockey Panthers are looking forward to semifinal games at home and on the road. 

| Athletics

The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 16–22 are Lilly MacVicar (women’s track and field) and Brett Bressette (men’s hockey).

| Academics

New financial incentives are available for students considering the Bachelor of Education, Français langue seconde (French as a second language) at UPEI.